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ROBISON, Harvey F.
ROBISON, Harvey F. (Dubuque, IA, September 19, 1882--Unknown). A son of Charles S. and Anna (Forester) Robison, Harvey was an only child, attended the public schools and later entered Exeter Academy of New Hampshire, from which he graduated in 1902.
For two years he was variously employed and in 1904 came to Toledo, Ohio. He worked three years for the Pope Automobile Company. In 1907 he entered the real estate field and for over fifteen years was became one of the leading individuals in the handling of downtown realty. In 1922 he organized the Guaranty Bond & Mortgage Company. This company offered the investor bonds that were secured by real estate, providing a security and yield.
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Source:
Killits, John M. Toledo and Lucas County, Ohio 1823-1923. Chicago and Toledo: S. J. Clarke Publishing Company, 1923. Online: http://www.onlinebiographies.info/oh/lucas/robison-hf.htm